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Systems and methods for treating a vessel using focused force

US8486025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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77References

23Claims

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Inventors

Ronald J. Solar · San Diego, US
Yoav Shaked · Hod HaSharon, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2010
Grant date	Jul 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 27, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/1084
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for introduction into a body vessel includes a main elongated element, a balloon positioned at the main elongated element distal end, a distal connecting element positioned at the distal end of the balloon to receive a guidewire during use, and a longitudinally movable sheath positioned external to the main elongated element, a position of the sheath distal end with respect to the balloon defining an exposed portion of the balloon that expands when fluid is delivered to the balloon through the inflation lumen.

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